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Adults

Our church is full of people in ministry—people serving as well as people being served by others. It’s this service that makes a church a community. Our goal is to have every adult involved in ministry that utilizes their spiritual gifts and takes advantage of their availability and interest. This is why we offer a wide array of ministries to get involved in—either by serving, being served, or often, both.

Our Adult Ministries offer great opportunities to connect, learn and grow in your relationship with God and with others and to find a meaningful place of service. Just click on the links below to get more information and start connecting.

Adult Education

Presentations and discussions between the Sunday morning services

Adult Education is people coming together to learn, share, grow, be challenged, be consoled, be nurtured, be engaged on who they are in Christ, as part of ECRC and the broader Reformed Community. It is a place where new visitors and long-time participants can see what is happening in and around our church family.

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Career Transitions

Career Transitions

Providing assistance to those who are searching for a job

Career Transitions is a ministry which provides assistance for those who are searching for a job. Our goal is to coordinate with other local ministries and community service organizations to...

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Coffee Break Bible Study

Coffee Break Bible Study

A weekly Bible Study for the community

Coffee Break is a place where people who have never opened a Bible-as well as those who have a lot of experience-can feel comfortable to share and to learn about God and what he desires for them.

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Community Life Activities and Events

Opportunities to get to know each other

ECRC provides many opportunities throughout the entire year for members and visitors to enjoy "down time" together and get to know one another better

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Community Service Team

Helping our church serve the community and the world

The Community Service Team (CST) is a team of people committed to showing the love of Christ to our neighbors both locally and globally through acts of service and by promoting self-determination.

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Journey to the Center of the Church

Journey to the Center of the Church

For inquirers about Christianity, Elmhurst CRC and membership

"Journey to the Center of the Church" is a three-week class designed to introduce people to the basic beliefs of the Christian faith and specifically of Reformed doctrine; to tell the story of...

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LINK

Helping homeless people in the community

LINK (Love, Interact, Neighbor, Kneel) is a ministry at Elmhurst CRC through which we reach out to the homeless and others in need in the community. We work with existing organizations in the area: Bridge Communities and PADS.

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Men’s Bible Studies

For men to study and discuss God's Word

Thursday Morning Men's Bible Study A morning Bible study for men meets from September to May at the church. The group meets at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room.  All men of the church...

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Mom’s Ministry (M.O.P.S. = Mothers of Preschoolers)

Mom’s Ministry (M.O.P.S. = Mothers of Preschoolers)

A learning and sharing experience for mothers

This exciting program, a local chapter of MOPS International, provides a caring atmosphere for today's mom.

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Moving On After Moving In

Moving On After Moving In

Helping women adjust after a move

Are you new in town? We invite you to join us in a Newcomers Class where you can grow in your relationship with Christ as you establish new roots in the community and in the church.

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Prayer Ministries

Prayer Ministries

Prayer gatherings and the church prayer chain

"Where two or three have gathered together" in the name of Jesus, He is in their midst. Come and pray with others at the church. A prayer group gathers year-round in the Conference Room on Saturday mornings from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Join us any Saturday.

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Senior Ministry

Senior Ministry

Connections and activites for those 65+

The senior ministry at Elmhurst CRC exists to connect those of us who are 65+ through social, spiritual, and service opportunities.      Activities We meet monthly...

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Servants on Standby (S.O.S.)

"On call" to serve when and where needed

We are people who want to be made aware of the needs of others in our church and, whenever possible, provide resources, information, time, talents and most importantly our prayers in order to help meet these needs.
 

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Sisters Helping Each Other

Sisters Helping Each Other

A Support Group for Single Mothers

SHE is a support group for single mothers. Our mission is to serve the needs of single mothers through education, networking, social activities, volunteerism, skill building and more.

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Small Groups Ministry

Develop meaningful relationships with other Christians

The Small Groups Ministry exists to create and foster a Christ-centered small group community for all members and friends of Elmhurst Church.

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S.W.A.T. (Sunday WELCOME ALL Teams)

S.W.A.T. (Sunday WELCOME ALL Teams)

Making sure Sunday morning visitors are welcomed

S.W.A.T. teams serve to create an atmosphere of welcome as we strive to greet all guests and members of Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church with "more than a smile" on Sunday mornings.

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The Roaring 20’s

A group of singles in their 20s

The Roaring 20's is a group of singles in their 20s who meet to study, support, serve and create community together. Every Sunday night the group meets at 6 PM in the Java Stop.  Even if...

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Healing Hearts

Healing Hearts

A Referral Ministry to Those in Need

The Healing Hearts Ministry is a referral ministry to those in need: Addiction, Abuse, Homeless, Depression, Divorced, Pregnancy and Spritual Guidance. We will listen to you in a loving and caring...

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